Barrel construction



R. J. BELL BARREL CONSTRUCTION Filpd March 1923 2 Sheets-Sheet lINVENTOR m'roausv R. J. BELL.

BARREL CONSTRUCTION Filed March 2, 1923 2 fiewts-Sheel 2 B. Jjfe llINVENTOR ATTORNEY State of nm a. BELL, or RICHMOND, vmemm, Assienoa 'roECONOMY an: 1 :v no TION, or mconzo, vraomra, a coarona'rron' orvrnemra.

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To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, ROBERT J. BELL, a citizen of th United States,residing at Richmond in the county of Henrico and Virginia, haveinvented new and useful Improvements in Barrel Construction, of whichthe following is a specification.

This invention relates to a collapsible container, preferably made inthe form of a barrel, the general object of the invention being to formthe body of the barrel in sections and to make the top and bottomremovable so that the parts can be packed together and thus occupy butlittle space when shipping or storing the device.

Another object of the invention is to providev means whereby thesections of the body can be easily and quickly connected together andthe top and bottom can be fastened to i the body.

This invention also consists in certain other features of constructionand in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, to behereinafter fully described, il-

lustrated in the accompanying drawings and specifically pointed out inthe appended claims.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to theaccompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like orcorresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure 1is a perspective view of the improved barrel with its top removed.

' Figure 2 isaperspective view of the two halves of the body of thebarrel.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary sectional view showing the top in position.

Figure 4is a transverse sectional view through one of the hookfasteners.

Figure 5 isa transverse sectional view through one ofthe teat form offastener.

.Figure .6 is a bottom plan view of the i re 7 is a perspective view ofa modifled orm of top.

0 Figure8 is a view showing how a number of the. barrels can be placedtogether when in knocked down condition.

As shown in these'views the body of the barrel is formed ofi the twohalves 1 and -2, thebarrel being referably formed of metal which isprovided with the ribs 3 to strengthen the same and the ed are bentover, as shown at 4, to add strength to the construction. Hooks 5 areformed on one ed e of each half and straps 5 are formed ad acent theother edge of each half for receiving the hooks to connect the twohalves together. These straps are formed by cutting the metal and thenpressing the portions between the cuts inwardly, as shown in thedrawings. The hook carrying edge is offset, as shown at 6, so that thehooks can roperlyengage the straps. Teats 7 are ormed on the ofisetportion of each half adjacent the ends thereof and these teats areadapted to engage holes 8 in the abutting edge of the other half, theseteats and holes actin to hold the two halves together in addit10n to thehooks and straps. V-shaped projections 9 are formed adjacent the ends ofthe body by cutting the metal and pressing the portions between the cutsoutwardly, as shown. These projections are adapted to engage openings 10formed in the top A and the bottom B of the barrel. After the parts areplaced in position, wires C are threaded through the projections forholding the top and bottom in place. The top and bottom are eachprovided with a reinforcing strip 11, preferably formed by bending overthe outer edge of the flan e and this reinforcing part is bent outwardlyat each opening, as shown at 12, to permit the projection 9 to pass.

The top and bottom may be provided the barrel can be easily and quicklyknocked.

down and the two halves placed together with the top and bottom thereinso that the barrel will occupy but little space when being shi ped orstored. Figure 8 shows the parts 0 a number of barrels placed togetherfor a shipment or storage. The parts can be fastened together in anysuitable manner.

It is thought from the foregoing description that the advantages andnovel features of mv invention will be readily apparent.

I desire it to be understood that I may make changes in the constructionand in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, providedthat such changes fall within the $00 of the appended claims.

What claim is:--

1.- A barrel, comprising a body formed of sections, books on one. ge ofeach section-,- hook receiving parts on the abutting edge of theadjacent section, each part being :formed by slitting the metal twiceand punching the part between the slits in-' wardly, teats on eachsection and holes in the sections for receiving the teats, end piecesfor the barrel and means for detachably connecting them with the body.

2. A barrel formed of metal and comprising a body formed of two halves,books on parts being one edge of each half, hook rec'eivin partsadjacent the other edge of each ha i, said formed by slitting the metaland punching the part between the slit inwardly teats on each half andthe other half having holes for receiving the teats,

a top and bottom, each having a flange fitting over the body, saidflange having holes therein, projections formed on the body for engagingtheholes and flexible members adapted to be threaded through theprojections and passing around the flanges.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ROBERT J. BELL.

